Ep #88: Exhibiting Passion, Determination, and Grit to Get Hired with Jake Smail

Jake Smail is a Financial Planning Associate at Demming Financial Services based out of Cleveland, OH. He joins the show today to discuss his entry into the financial planning profession, including the approach he took when trying to get hired in early 2020 during the beginning of the pandemic. If you are a middle-of-the-pack job seeker and want to have success in financial planning, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Take a listen as Jake shares how his experiences have helped him succeed in his career, as well as why his current firm is a good fit for him. We also talk about what he did to improve his chances of getting hired in a competitive environment and success tips for new planners as they progress through their educational program. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3OrAoIT